6 Yummy Summer Smoothies!

When the temperature heats up outside, nothing goes down easier—or tastes better!—than a frozen smoothie. But while it's tempting to hit up Jamba Juice or Smoothie King and order whatever looks good that day, remember, those blended concoctions (which sound fruity and good-for-you!) may contain more than 500 calories and 100 grams of sugar. Talk about a bikini-body buster!

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"Keep in mind that not all smoothies are created equal," says Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, a New York City-based dietitian and author of The F-Factor Diet. "The ones you make yourself with real fruit and yogurt will be figure friendly and more nutritious."

In fact, all of the recipes Tanya shares here are under 55 calories! Try them all, and feel free to personalize them by swapping out the fruits listed here for other in-season favorites.

Banana-Berry Bliss

This smoothie is chock-full of high fiber berries, which will help you feel full and satisfied throughout the day.

This creamy smoothie is good for your waistline and your heart. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat, which can help to lower cholesterol. They also provide essential fatty acids needed to build cells and maintain skin health.

This smoothie is a fat burner, as green tea boosts metabolism. Green tea contains caffeine, which is a natural stimulant that can help your body burn more calories while at rest, meaning that you can burn fat without lifting a finger.

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